NBA 2K19

 Switch
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Nintendo Life
    Sep 13, 2018
    90
    While the heavy emphasis on microtransactions is still front and centre in NBA 2K19, progression has been improved enough to make this a far more attractive prospect for both rookies and seasoned vets. With a vastly superior MyCareer story, a revamped social hub, a suitably tweaked MyGM mode and all the presentation-focused bells and whistles you expect from the premiere basketball sim, NBA 2K19 continues to cement itself as one of the Switch’s strongest sports offerings. If you needed any more proof that Madden, NHL and the like can work on Nintendo’s hardware, this is it.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Sep 11, 2018
    90
    Despite its issues, NBA 2K19 is by far the best installment in the franchise’s history. No matter which team I play as, no matter the late-game situation, it does a tremendous job of pulling me in. Its presentation enriches me with tons of basketball info and insight, plus its gameplay makes me more anxious for the actual NBA season to start (in a good way). There are still improvements that can be made for next year’s game, but 2K Sports and Visual Concepts shows their dominance while also celebrating 20 years of NBA 2K basketball.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 29, 2018
    85
    NBA 2K19 has a better career system than previous entries in the franchise with improved defense mechanisms and more intelligent gameplay. Beside some deja-vu feelings about the content, it delivers a great experience.
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  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 13, 2018
    85
    You can do pretty much whatever you want, whether it’s play every game with your favorite team, sim seasons and be a manager, invent your own team, bring in legends to the modern NBA, or play through cinematic stories. It’s a lot to take in and sift through, but if you have a passing affinity for basketball, a mode is likely here for you. NBA 2K19 is a top-tier sports game, even on the Switch. It’s just a shame the microtransactions are ever present.
  6. Vgames
    Sep 20, 2018
    70
    Micro-transactions and a very flat career mode kind of spoil what is the best basketball game this year.
  7. Nintenderos
    Sep 16, 2018
    70
    Basketball lovers will enjoy a title where realism is extreme. The improvement in the strategy will make us feel that each match is unique and its countless game modes will not allow us to get bored. However, its story is mediocre and it has very obvious script problems. In addition, the online connection, very poor, and microtransactions, almost essential, tarnish the quality of a great game.

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 69
  3. Negative: 36 out of 69
  1. akira100
    Oct 1, 2018
    0
    The game had a bug where I wasn't able to get VC anymore. Talked to their support, who acted like I was lying to try to scam them and made meThe game had a bug where I wasn't able to get VC anymore. Talked to their support, who acted like I was lying to try to scam them and made me take multiple pictures and videos of multiple games, then disconnected, while claiming their system was "infallible." Horrible service, horrible pay to win model, and I no longer will support 2k studios in any financial way.… Full Review »
  2. peropify
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Still a little bit of input lag in some areas, but substantially improved compared to 2k18 on the Switch. Areas where they previously just hadStill a little bit of input lag in some areas, but substantially improved compared to 2k18 on the Switch. Areas where they previously just had an overload of features, they have cut down for an increase in performance. In addition, the improvements made in gameplay, updates to rosters, rating etc. made this one worth the grab for a basketball fan such as myself. While I wouldn't normally rate it a 10, I've given it this score to offset all the trash user scores as usual...… Full Review »
  3. Tenacidad963
    Sep 12, 2018
    0
    En el videojuego de 2K19 se observa lo mismo que en el del año pasado. Todo se logra con microtransacciones a pesar de que se paga como unEn el videojuego de 2K19 se observa lo mismo que en el del año pasado. Todo se logra con microtransacciones a pesar de que se paga como un triple A. En vez de vender el producto con todo incluido te obligan a pagar para no tener que jugar por horas, que a la larga se hacen semanas. Aun con la edición de aniversario lo que te venden no es la experiencia de juego, sino la emoción de comprar por partes todo el contenido. Incluso, uno de los productores del equipo de desarrollo dice que la gran mayoría de jugadores de videojuegos no tienen paciencia para jugar y por eso ponen las microtransacciones. Sin embargo, en Steam para PC el NBA 2k18 tiene una clasificación de mayormente negativos.

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    In the video game of 2K19 the same thing is observed as in the one of last year. Everything is achieved with microtransactions despite being paid as a triple A. Instead of selling the product with all-inclusive you are forced to pay for not having to play for hours, which eventually become weeks. Even with the anniversary edition, what they sell to you is not the gaming experience, but the excitement of buying all the content in parts. Even one of the producers of the development team says that the vast majority of video game players have no patience to play and that is why they put microtransactions. However, in Steam for PC the NBA 2k18 has a rating of mostly negative.    … Full Review »
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